The sea mammals
Dugong dugong
Dugong
Dugong 
Dugong
Dugongo o Dugón 
dugongo
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 20 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 400 cm
- Maximum age known : 73 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 9 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 20 mns
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!